Lee Junseok: "Election Fraud Allegation Advocates Like Hwang Kyo-ahn Should Join the Investigation for Credible Results"

"Those Most Suspicious Must Observe for the Outcome to Be Accepted by All"

"Legislation to Guarantee Youth Representation in Election Commission Reform Committee"

Lee Junseok, leader of the Reform Party, stated on June 11 regarding the ballot paper shortage incident during the June 3 local elections, "Even if a candidate recommended by a camp that has raised allegations of election fraud, like former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, is involved, they should be allowed to participate as investigative personnel if they are qualified."

During the Reform Party's Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Lee said, "In this matter, what is important is not only the conclusion itself, but also how many citizens are convinced by that conclusion," emphasizing his point.

On the participation of election fraud theorists in the investigation, Lee clarified, "It's not because I agree with the conspiracy theories," and explained, "It is because those who are most suspicious of the results must be able to observe the investigation process from within, so the outcome can truly become an outcome accepted by everyone."

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He continued, "Today, it is reported that the police are conducting a search and seizure of the National Election Commission," and added, "With the prosecution organization in disarray and the Jeon Jae-soo case also unfolding, it will be difficult for the public to accept the outcome of the joint investigation headquarters as proposed by the president."

He further emphasized, "A parliamentary investigation and the appointment of a special prosecutor must proceed swiftly in parallel," and added, "A decisive judgment is needed to secure public trust."

Additionally, he stated, "If trust in elections is not restored, democracy cannot proceed smoothly," and urged, "The Democratic Party must show even more decisive action than the pace at which it pushed forward several special prosecutors under the current administration. Only then will the public not harbor doubts."

Referring to the national statement issued simultaneously at 18 universities across the country the previous day, Lee also argued that youth participation must be guaranteed in the National Assembly's investigation into the National Election Commission.

He stated, "The National Assembly's investigation plan should specify public hearings and invite representatives of student councils and record keepers like 'A Record of One Vote' as witnesses," and added, "The 361 statements and incident records collected from 186 universities nationwide by students should be officially adopted as materials for the investigation."

He further commented, "The Reform Party will promote legislation to formally guarantee a quota for recommendations from the younger generation in the reform committee for the National Election Commission," and added, "The National Assembly should respond to the demands of students through both the investigation plan and legislation."

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